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Todd Archer: Miles Austin could receive contract extension at end of the year

The Dallas Morning News’ Todd Archer answered your questions about the Cowboys on Wednesday. Some highlights:

Why does Roy Williams always seem to take the blame when there is miscommunication between him and Romo: Because other people produced with Romo. He is not the best of route runners. Maybe another off-season together will help, but something that should be thought of here: the wide outs that have succeeded with Tony Romo have been fast guys: Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Miles Austin. Williams’ numbers have been OK for a No. 3 guy but he’s being paid like a No. 1 guy.

On Miles Austin receiving a contract extension from the Jerry Jones: I think he wants to, but it’s not going to happen before a new CBA, in my opinion. There are too many unknowns out there. What if a cap comes back? How does Roy Williams’ $45 million contract factor into the Austin talks? The Cowboys don’t want to lose Austin. Austin doesn’t want to leave the Cowboys. If a deal gets worked out, then I say it’ll happen toward the end of the year.

Will the Cowboys be trading Flozell Adams: When free agency began, I thought so. The longer it goes, then maybe not. He has a $2.5 million roster bonus due in June, so there’s no rush. Maybe they want to see if they get a guy in the draft first before making a move. Adams has value to this team and cutting him would be hard because of the unknown in either a draft pick or Doug Free. Adams has been underappreciated here. Despite his penalties, he is solid enough. But last year he wore down and I think it’s better to cut out too soon than too late.

On the possibility of Marion Barber being traded: It would be hard to trade Barber because of his contract, but if a team is willing to take him on, I think I would consider it. They need to play Choice more, in my opinion. He can make an impact in a lot of ways. If they do move Barber, then they would need a running back this year in the draft too. But, Stephen Jones is on record saying he sees all three backs returning this year.

Will the Cowboys be running more two tight end formations to get Martellus Bennett more playing time: Did you watch last year’s offense? That was what they did. Not sure how much more they can do. It’s up to Bennett to earn his playing time and how many passes that go his way. It’s not on the coaches to get him the ball. He has to prove he can do it first.

On the Cowboys taking Notre Dame’s Golden Tate or LSU’s Chad Jones in the upcoming draft: I like both players there actually. I like Tate’s ability to play bigger than he is. He has some special skills to him. Jones, too. Still, I’d be surprised if the Cowboys take a wide out after all of the love Jerry Jones has professed for the group currently on the roster.